Baiyang Lake, also known as Baiyangdian Lake, is located in the Xiong'an New Area of Baoding. As the largest freshwater lake in North China, it has gained (recognize) as the "Pearl of North China" due to its breathtaking scenery and unique ecological functions. It is referred to the Kidney of North China.
The old Chinese movie, "Zhang Ga, the Soldier Boy", is famous for the lake Zhang Ga lived. With the beautiful lotus, flourishing reeds and plenty of fish, Baiyangdian Lake is ( precise) like that lake.
(serve) as a crucial waterway, Baiyangdian Lake occupies an important location in the ancient basin of the North China Plain. Throughout the Northern Song Dynasty, the imperial court continually (expand) the marshlands, resulting in the formation of a winding "Water Great Wall". Over the years, Baiyangdian Lake (remain) steadfast (不变的) in fulfilling crucial ecological roles from storing floodwater to regulating the climate.
However, the lake almost dried out because of climate change from 1983 to 1988. Local governments launched 26 rehabilitation projects in 2005 (restore) and improve Baiyangdian Lake's ecological environment. Now, the beauty of Baiyangdian Lake resembles the one (describe) in "Zhang Ga, the Soldier Boy", attracting visitors who hope to take glance at the vivid lotus, flourishing reeds and the clear lake water.
